The Rule of Five Journal
written by Joomin Hwang
The Rule of Five Journal: Daily practice of Gratitude, Clarity & Growth
Discover a simple, science-based way to feel better, think clearer, and grow stronger one day at a time.
The Rule of Five Journal combines two proven methods from psychology and personal growth.
Dr. John Gottman’s 5:1 positivity ratio and the five Whys method turned into a powerful daily practice that helps you reflect, rebalance, and create meaningful change.
Inside this journal, you will:
List five positives each day to retrain your brain toward gratitude and progress.
Identify one negative and use the five Whys to uncover the deeper reason behind it.
Reframe your perspective with five new positive thoughts to restore emotional balance.
Take one small action step to turn reflection into real growth.
Grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and habit-building research, this journal helps you move from stress to clarity and from awareness to action in just a few minutes a day.